Equity - Bora

Celebrating the Women of Bora

03.31.26

Rounding out Women’s History Month in joyful celebration of our fabulous Bora women (60% of our studio!). Spanning multiple generations,…

Bora Travels: NOMA Conference Edition

10.21.25

Several Bora team members recently took part in the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) annual conference in Kansas City….

Fernhill Health Center Opens Its Doors to the Community!

06.03.25

The new Fernhill Health Center in NE Portland is officially open to the community! Co-located within Portland Community College’s new…

Leina Naversen Presents PSU Vernier Science Center at WOHESC

03.07.25

On March 7 Associate Leina Naversen, along with Todd Rosenstiel of Portland State University and Athena Rilatos of PLACE, presented…

In the News: PSU Vernier Science Center

01.29.25

OPB recently featured the Portland State University Vernier Science Center, our newly complete project that reimagined the role of science…

Amy Running Appointed to the AIA Materials Pledge Working Group

12.17.24

Associate Principal and interior designer Amy Running has dedicated her career to advocating for healthy and ethically sourced materials in…

SBW Library Exhibition at Bora!

10.22.24

For Sustainable Building Week – Portland, OR last week we hosted many of our colleagues to discuss the designs of…

Bora Hosts Universal Design Workshop with Community Vision

10.02.24

Last night we had the pleasure of hosting Community Vision at our studio, learning about Universal Design through real lived…

Amy Donohue and Jeanie Lai Discuss Design Justice on Leadership Podcast

08.30.24

Bora’s first female principals Amy Donohue and Jeanie Lai were recently featured on “The Ignite Institute: CHANGE HAPPENS NOW!” podcast….

Bora to Partner with Community Vision for Universal Design Workshop

08.27.24

Universal Design embraces the full spectrum of human experience, ensuring that built environments are inclusive for people of all abilities,…

Amy Donohue Discusses DEI in the Performing Arts on Design Podcast

05.10.24

Principal Amy Donohue was recently featured on Walker Architects’ podcast “Design for an Agile World” to discuss how design can…

Miguel Hidalgo to Present on Lincoln High School’s Inclusive Dining Design

04.04.24

The new PPS Lincoln High School in Portland, OR, features a centralized, inclusive dining commons that transformed a socially segregated…

Amy Running to Present on Art Rutkin Elementary’s Design for Community

04.04.24

Art Rutkin Elementary School in Tigard, OR, was designed to honor its rural origins and site while serving as a…

Amy Donohue Honored with Cassin Award for Commitment to Mission

11.16.23

De La Salle North Catholic High School has awarded Bora principal Amy Donohue with the 2023 Cassin Award for Commitment…

Our New Studio Wins Three IIDA Awards!

10.25.23

Bora’s new studio at Volta took home three IIDA Oregon awards at the October 19 ceremony: Best in Category (Corporate),…

Addressing Equity: Prioritizing Choice and Diversity

11.11.22

Along with addressing Climate and Health as measures of successful design for our new studio, Equity is the third driver…